What Causes the Leaves on Orange Trees to Turn Yellow?

Nicole Crawford

Several factors---individually or collectively---may cause the leaves on an orange tree to turn yellow. Accurate diagnosis of the reason for leaf yellowing requires close attention to other parts of the tree, its environment and familiarity with the care it receives.

Symptoms

Yellow leaves can manifest themselves in a variety of ways. The pattern of yellowing may point to the problem. For example, greasy spot causes yellow spots, but a nutrient deficiency will result in overall leaf yellowing. The University of Florida IFAS Extension website provides helpful photos of a variety of conditions that cause leaf yellowing.

Prevention/Solution

Proper gardening practices---including irrigation---reduce the chances of diseases that lead to leaf yellowing. Other measures include the application of disease-specific fungicide and/or insect-specific pesticide, and corrective fertilisers.

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About the Author

Nicole Crawford is a NASM-certified personal trainer, doula and pre/post-natal fitness specialist. She is studying to be a nutrition coach and RYT 200 yoga teacher. Nicole contributes regularly at Breaking Muscle and has also written for "Paleo Magazine," The Bump and Fit Bottomed Mamas.